Our Inner West 2036
The Inner West community strategic plan
The Inner West community strategic plan Draft for public exhibition - April 2022
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The Inner West community strategic plan
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Contents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Statement
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Mayor’s message
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Inner West councillors
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The Uluru Statement from the Heart
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Councillor priorities for the term
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Inner West community profile 10 Integrated Planning and Reporting
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Engaging the community
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What makes Inner West?
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Vision Statement
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How to read this plan
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Our Inner West 2036 – plan on a page
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Strategic Directions in detail
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1: An ecologically sustainable Inner West
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Statement We the residents of the Inner West acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this land.
2: Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport
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3: Creative communities and a strong economy
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4: Healthy, resilient and caring communities
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5: Progressive, responsive and effective civic leadership
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Alignment with State and District plans
We greet the living members of the oldest continuing culture on earth and celebrate your wisdom and special connection to these lands and waters. We greet all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, especially the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora Nation who are the Traditional Custodians of Inner West lands.
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Cover image: Daniel Kukec Photography, courtesy of Koori Radio
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Mayor’s Message
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Inner West councillors Baludarri (Leather jacket)
Balmain Ward
Damun (Port Jackson Fig)
Stanmore Ward
Djarrawunang (Magpie)
Ashfield Ward
Gulgadya (Grass Tree)
Leichhardt Ward
Marrickville Ward
Mayor Darcy Byrne
Clr Liz Atkins
Clr Dylan Griffiths
Clr Marghanita Da Cruz
Clr Mat Howard
Clr Mark Drury
Clr Philippa Scott
Clr Justine Langford
Deputy Mayor Jessica D’Arienzo
Clr Timothy Stephens
Clr Zoi Tsardoulias
Midjuburi (Lillypilly)
Mayoral message to be included when Community Strategic Plan is endorsed by Council.
Clr Kobi Shetty
General Manager's Message
Clr John Stamolis
Clr Chloe Smith
Clr Pauline Lockie
Inner West Wards
Baludarri (Balmain)
GM message TBC
Gulgadya (Leichhardt)
Balmain Ward Baludarri (Leather Jacket) Damun (Stanmore)
Djarrawunang (Ashfield)
Leichhardt Ward Gulgadya (Grass Tree) Ashfield Ward Djarrawunang (Magpie) Stanmore Ward Damun (Port Jackson Fig)
Midjuburi (Marrickville)
Marrickville Ward Midjuburi (Lillypilly)
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The Uluru Statement from the Heart
“We call for the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution.
Makarrata is the culmination of our agenda: the coming
together after a struggle. It captures our aspirations for a fair and truthful relationship with the people of Australia
and a better future for our children based on justice and self-determination…
We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.”
Extract from the Uluru Statement UluruStatement.org
Our commitment to Reconciliation Inner West Council has endorsed the Uluru
Our approach to reconciliation is centred in
Statement from the Heart. The principles of the
inclusive strategies developed with Aboriginal
Statement are given effect in Council's strategies
and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This inclusion
and Reconciliation Plan.
is critical to achieving the sustainable, liveable and
Our vision for reconciliation is an Inner West where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are valued and recognised as the First Peoples of this land, and where full respect and understanding is extended to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by all in our community. Reconciliation is core to community development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We will work together to enhance the Inner West as a place where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have equal access and opportunities.
connected community identified in this Community Strategic Plan.
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Councillor priorities for the term Main Streets, business, jobs and COVID recovery Main Streets: • Develop a strategy to revitalise and support main streets in every suburb (CSP strategy 2.3.1) • Expand the Perfect Match program to improve the facade of local businesses (CSP strategy 3.2.3) • Develop a Laneways Strategy to promote activations, events, outdoor dining, pedestrian access and beautification (CSP strategy 2.3.1) • Implement a COVID-recovery outdoor dining and live performance plan (CSP strategy 3.1.1) Stronger economy, local jobs: • Hold an Economic Summit (CSP strategy 3.3.1) • Increase Council procurement of local goods and services (CSP strategy 5.4.3) • Partner with universities and TAFE to increase the number of women working in STEM across Council (WMS) • Double the number of apprenticeships and traineeships offered by Council (WMS)
A more open, greener Inner West: • $5 million for new tree planting in the current budget and recurrent funding no less than $2 million each year (CSP strategy 1.2.1) • Better inform residents about threatened and unique species of flora and fauna in our local parks and wild places (CSP strategy 1.1.1) • Trialling “micro forests” (CSP strategy 1.2.2) • Increased adoption of water sensitive urban design (CSP strategy 1.3.1) • Reinstate Leichhardt tidal baths (CSP strategy 1.3.3) • Auditing and increasing maintenance Council’s stormwater assets to improve the health of Parramatta and Cooks rivers (CSP strategy 1.3.3) • At least one inclusive playground in every ward, and public sensory gardens in pocket parks (CSP strategy 4.3.2) • Free puppy classes to improve responsible dog ownership (CSP strategy 4.3.1) A Council that leads on climate: • Free advice for homeowners on improving energy efficiency and sustainability (CSP strategy 1.1.1) • Encouraging greater uptake of electric vehicles and
A Greener Healthier Inner West A more active community: • Commit more than $10 million to upgrade pools at Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre (CSP strategy 4.3.1) • Develop plans for a state of the art upgrade of Robyn Webster Sports Centre at Tempe Reserve (CSP strategy 4.3.2) • Implement streamlined access to fitness and leisure activities (CSP strategy 4.3.1) • Bring Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre and Fanny Durack Pool back into operation by Council (CSP strategy 4.3.1) • Extend the Great Harbour Walk to take in Glebe Island Bridge and Bays Precinct (CSP strategy 5.4.1) • Support walking buses and safe walking around 15 local schools (CSP strategy 2.6.1)
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hold an Electric Vehicle Summit (CSP strategy 1.4.2) Towards Zero Waste: • Expand food recycling to every home in the LGA and open a food recycling station in the Inner West (CSP strategy 1.6.3) • Trial a $100 Council rebate on the purchase of sanitary products and a $150 rebate on the
Citizen Service Charter Getting the basics right:
Supporting First Nations People and multiculturalism:
• Set an improved standard and 10% increase
• Develop a local Inner West Council Anti-Racism
budgets for verge mowing, footpath maintenance
Strategy and support International Day for the
and street cleaning (CSP strategy 2.3.1)
Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CSP Strategy 4.1.1)
• Increase investment in renewal of community assets (CSP strategy 2.3.1) A more responsive Council: • Implement a Customer Service Charter (CSP strategy 5.1.1) • Adopt new technologies to improve transparency around maintenance schedules (CSP strategy 5.1.1) • Offer “Your say” stalls directly in neighbourhoods on key issues impacting the community (CSP strategy 5.3.2) • Consider a customer service point in every library (CSP strategy 5.1.1) • Consider a mobile customer service van (CSP strategy 5.1.1) Planning that puts people first: • Reduce development applications times for residential properties from 101 to 60 days (CSP strategy 2.3.2) streets and allow development close to transport, shops and schools, maintain and expand heritage, promote environmental and design excellence and protect employment lands (CSP strategy 2.4.2) • Grow affordable and key worker housing across the Inner West (CSP strategy 2.4.1)
in community languages (CSP Strategy 3.3.1) • Support the improved representation of cultural diversity in arts and culture (CSP Strategy 3.1.1) Serving our diverse communities: • Trial free period and sanitary products in Council-run facilities (CSP Strategy 4.4.4) • Drive the Inner West Pride Centre and coordinate activities for World Pride 2023 (CSP Strategy 4.1.1) • Mark IDAHOBIT, Transgender Day of Visibility and Transgender Day of Remembrance (CSP Strategy4.1.1) • Build a Rainbow Crossing in Newtown (CSP Strategy 4.1.1) • Deliver exceptional Council-run early childhood education (CSP Strategy 4.4.2)
Arts And Creative Policy A creative Council: • Convert Marrickville Town Hall into a multicultural live music, performing arts and cultural centre (CSP strategy 4.4.4) • Expand the Perfect Match program by four more
• Work with 50 venues to host music and arts events
and cycling infrastructure (CSP strategy 2.6.1)
cycleways and footpaths safer (CSP strategy 2.6.1)
• Provide business support for local small businesses
(CSP strategy 3.2.1) as part of the Council’s legalisation of arts in
• Audit shovel-ready projects to maximise State and
increase maintenance budgets to make roads,
declaration (CSP Strategy 4.4.2)
public artworks a year (CSP strategy 3.2.3)
• Strong support for the completion of the GreenWay
• Encourage greater cycling participation and
whose parents are awaiting asylum seeker
• Establish an Inner West Film Festival
Active Transport:
(CSP strategy 2.3.1)
• Provide free early education places to children
• Throughout the LEP process, protect suburban
purchase of reusable nappies (CSP strategy 4.1.3)
Federal Government grant opportunities
Inclusion Policy
main streets and industrial premises in the first six
Key
CSP Strategy - see Strategic Directions in Detail pages in this document WMS - see Workforce Management Strategy (to be endorsed by Council in June 2022)
months after the planning policy being gazetted by the NSW Government (CSP strategy 3.2.2) • Replicate the St.Anmore Festival across the five wards of the Inner West Council (CSP strategy 3.2.1)
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Disability
Inner West community profile
2,038
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Median age of residents
(1.1%)
4.5%
Population density
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (173 up from 2011)
5,737
Persons per km2
28.3 %
Volunteers
18.9%
to 16.7% of Greater Sydney
Language other than English spoken at home
49.1%
Home ownership
People
34.2%
Born overseas
Average household size
27.5%
Lone households
36.9% Rental
3.5%
Total population (2020)
Forecast population in 2036: 230,667
8.8%
Creative and performing arts industry workers (compared to Greater Sydney 6%)
local jobs
Work outside the Inner West and CBD for work 25.9%
Age groups: 20.3%
17.6%
24.8% 12%
8.5% 18-24
25-34
Top languages other than English spoken:
Same sex couples (compared to Greater Sydney 0.56%)
75,000
Tertiary educated
Work in City of Sydney 42.8%
Social housing
2.24%
local businesses providing over
Work and live in the Inner West 31.3%
Under 18
201,880
41.7%
need help day to day due to disability or old age
19,000
Employment location:
Rent vs own
2.35
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35-49
50-59
8.6%
6.6%
60-69
70-84
1.7% 85+
Top industries Health care and social assistance
12.2%
Education and training
8.5%
Professional, scientific and technical services
7.8%
Finance and insurance services
7.8%
Retail trade
7.4%
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Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework
Engaging the community ‘Our Inner West 2036’ has been shaped, reviewed and
In 2021 we consulted Councillors, staff and the
refined by a large and diverse range of people, across all
community again to make sure the plan continues to
age groups, geographic areas, cultures and languages.
reflect everyone’s priorities and concerns for the future
Input from over 7,000 people, over 18 months,
of our local government area
determined the vision and strategic directions of the
Community, key stakeholders and partners reviewed the
Community Strategic Plan, before it was first adopted in
strategic directions and outcomes, submitted their top
June 2018.
priorities and listed what makes the Inner West unique.
Over the past four years, extensive community
This feedback was collated, analysed and themed, then
consultation has continued to inform Council’s highest
used to inform draft updates to the Our Inner West 2036
priorities, through the development of the following
strategic directions, outcomes and strategies.
strategies and plans Adopted • Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2021
Community engagement highlights:
• Zero Waste Strategy • Local Strategic Planning Statement • Gender Equity Strategy • Land and Property Strategy
Integrated Planning and Reporting Under the NSW Local Government Act 1993, councils are
The Delivery Program is a four year plan which outlines
required to develop a hierarchy of plans known as the
Council's commitment to achieving the outcomes
Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) Framework.
and strategies of the CSP. It sets out the initiatives that
This framework assists councils in delivering their community’s vision through long, medium and short term plans. The Inner West Community Strategic Plan (CSP), Our Inner West 2036, identifies the community’s vision for the future, longterm outcomes, and strategies to get there and how Council will measure progress. The CSP has five strategic directions: 1.
An ecologically sustainable Inner West
2.
Liveable connected neighbourhoods and transport
3.
Creative communities and a strong economy
4.
Healthy, resilient and caring communities
5.
Progressive, responsive and effective civic leadership
Council will undertake during its term of office. The one
• Employment and Retail Lands Strategy
• Public Toilet Strategy • Companion Animal Action Plan 2019 -2023 Drafted
and contains detailed actions.
• Economic Development Strategic Plan
These plans are supported by the Resourcing Strategy
• Recreation Needs Strategy
which consists of four key components:
• Healthy Ageing Strategy and Action Plan
• Long Term Financial Plan
• Creative Inner West: Cultural Strategy and Action Plan
• Information and Communications Technology Strategy • Workforce Management Strategy
2,000
• Climate and Renewables Strategy
year Operational Plan sits within the Delivery Program
• Asset Management Strategy and Plans
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online community submissions
• Local Housing Strategy • Integrated Transport Strategy
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Local Democracy Group workshops
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Your Say Inner West page visits
community attendees at two Strategic Directions Forums
over
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200
Strategic Directions Forums recording views
detailed submissions
over
1,000
Community satisfaction survey responses
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The Inner homes, West community strategic plan period large trees,
Our Inner West 2036
a pro-environment ethos
What makes Inner West? heart of Sydney’s culture the food, the culture and the night life
walkability, bike-ability!
heritage houses and streetscapes
home of Sydney’s progressives
the vibe
strong local identity and pride
our connection to the water
all its diversity and just plain buzz
wonderful village feel and the kindness of its residents
Dogs
street art, cafes, wine bars, restaurants and breweries
vibrant, alive and pedestrian filled streets progressive spirit and sense of social justice inclusive and vibrant community
dynamic and ever changing environment
eclectic
heritage houses and streetscapes all things weird and wonderful
walkable neighbourhoods
Food forests and native nursery
the beautiful library, live music venues, local breweries, galleries
a true inner city melting pot
vibrant high streets, local businesses
Multicultural, diverse community, arts community and events
people are passionate about other people and the environment
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You can be whoever you are and you are accepted creative, nonconventional, bohemian
the creative, thinking, dynamic hub of Sydney
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Vision Statement We are Inner West, land of the Gadigal and Wangal peoples, whose rich cultures, heritage and history we acknowledge and respect. We are defined by our diversity of people, places and ideas. We are an inclusive, vibrant, caring and progressive community where everyone is welcome, people and nature live in harmony, and creativity is a way of life.
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How to read this plan The Community Strategic Plan (CSP) is the highestlevel plan councils prepare. The CSP identifies the community’s vision, priorities for the future and strategies to achieve these. It addresses four key questions for the Inner West local government area: 1. Where are we now? 2. Where do we want to be? 3. How will we get there? 4. How will we know we have arrived?
An ecologically sustainable Inner West
Our Inner West 2036 has:
5 strategic directions
key themes of community priorities
24 outcomes
what we want to achieve by 2036
Outcome 1.1: The Inner West community is recognised for its leadership in sustainability and tackling climate change
60 strategies
1.1.1 Provide the information, knowledge, and access to tools needed for a sustainable Inner West
the high level actions to be undertaken
Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NGO, NFP, NSW, Tertiary, Industry Groups
by Council and its many partners
Council’s role
Where Council is not wholly
the CSP on behalf of the Inner West
are listed:
Council takes the lead in developing community but is not responsible for
responsible, partner organisations NSW: New South Wales Government
delivering all the outcomes. Many
state agencies
partners work together to achieve
Federal: Federal Government
the community vision. Council’s role is listed under each strategy as: •
Deliver: Council is wholly responsible
•
Facilitate / Partner: Council will work with partners to deliver
•
Advocate / Educate: Council will champion community priorities to other levels of Government and create awareness
Business and Industry: Local businesses, chambers of commerce, industry groups Creative businesses and industries: artists and local creative workers or businesses NFP: Not for profit organisations NGO: Non-Government organisations Community groups: local Inner West groups, often informal
Measuring progress Progress indicators show over time how well the Inner West local government area is meeting community aspirations and whether the strategies are successful. At the end of each Council term, a State of the Inner West report is prepared to present progress to the community against the indicators, and to inform the review of the CSP which occurs after every local government election.
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• Provide the information, knowledge, and access to tools needed for a sustainable Inner West • Share successes and profile community and Council achievements
2. An increasing and resilient network of green corridors provide habitat for plants and animals • Maintain and increase Inner West’s urban tree canopy
• Manage and improve Inner West’s mid and understorey vegetation • Protect, connect and enhance natural areas, biodiversity corridors and sensitive habitat
3. Waterways are healthy and the community is water-sensitive, treating water as a precious resource • Implement water-sensitive policies and projects
• Capture and use water from Inner West catchment • Identify and plan for river swimming sites
4. Air quality is good and air pollution is managed effectively • Improve air quality through regulation and education for business and industry
• Facilitate alternatives to private motor vehicle use to reduce exhaust emissions
SD3 - Creative communities and a strong economy 1. Creativity and culture are valued and celebrated
SD1 - An ecologically sustainable Inner West 1. The Inner West community is recognised for its leadership in sustainability and tackling climate change
• Minimise air pollution through development regulation 5. Inner West is zero emissions, climate adapted and resilient
• Respond to the Climate Emergency and implement the Inner West Climate and Renewables Strategy • Develop and implement a whole of Council climate adaptation strategy 6. Inner West is a zero waste community with an active share economy
• Move towards a circular economy to avoid waste, reuse, share and recycle through education, information, projects and initiatives • Provide local reuse and recycling infrastructure
• Divert organic material from landfill and provide a food organics service to all households
• Create opportunities for all members of the community to participate in arts and culture and pursue creative lives • Celebrate and promote awareness of the community’s history and heritage 2. Inner West remains the engine room of creative industries and services
SD2 - Liveable, connected neighbourhoods and transport
• Pursue integrated planning and urban design across public and private spaces to benefit community and local environment needs
• Monitor local development and ensure it meets legislative requirements for safety and amenity 2. The unique character and heritage of neighbourhoods is retained and enhanced • Provide clear and consistent planning and management that respects heritage and the distinct characters of urban centres
3. Public spaces are welcoming, accessible, clean and safe
• Plan, deliver and maintain public spaces and infrastructure that fulfil and support diverse community needs and life • Ensure private spaces and developments contribute positively to their surrounding public spaces
• Advocate for and develop planning controls that retain and protect existing public and open spaces and provision of additional public and open spaces 4. People have a roof over their head and a safe, secure place to call home • Increase social, community and affordable housing with good amenity, across the Inner West,
• Encourage diversity of housing type, tenure and price in new developments
• Assist people who are homeless or sleeping rough 5. Public transport is reliable, accessible and interconnected
• Improve public transport services • Provide transport infrastructure that aligns to population growth 6. People walk, cycle and move around the Inner West with ease
• Deliver safe, connected and wellmaintained networks of transport infrastructure • Manage the road network to increase safety and prioritise active and public transport over private motor vehicles • Collaborate on innovative transport options
• Promote the Inner West as a leading destination for creativity including street art, live music and performance • Enable creative and cultural industries to thrive through targeted investment and support
• Build new content, audiences and professional opportunities through local programs, including for young and emerging creatives
3. The local economy is thriving
• Assist businesses growth, innovation and improvement
• Encourage new enterprises in Inner West 4. Employment is diverse and accessible
• Manage the strategic future of industrial and employment lands • Collaborate with business and industry on social and environmental initiatives
SD4 - Healthy, resilient and caring communities 1. The Inner West community is welcoming and connected
• Celebrate, value and respect the diversity of the Inner West community
• Foster inclusive communities where everyone can participate in community life
• Address social inequity, obstacles to participation and social exclusion
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2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and culture flourish and enrich the Inner West
• Centre Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander needs and voices at the heart of initiatives, policies and strategies
• Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and history 3. People have opportunities to participate, and develop their health and wellbeing • Provide facilities, spaces and programs that support community health and wellbeing
• Build connected communities and provide opportunities for social participation
4. People have access to the services and facilities they need at all stages of life • Plan and deliver infrastructure and services for the changing population
• Provide quality children’s education and care services to ensure a strong foundation for lifelong learning
• Provide facilities, resources and activities for lifelong learning • Improve the quality and use of existing community assets
SD5 – Progressive, responsive and effective civic leadership 1. Council is responsive and servicefocused • Deliver responsive and innovative customer service • Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement to meet the changing needs of the community
2. Council makes responsible decisions to manage finite resources in the best interest of current and future communities • Undertake visionary, integrated, long term planning and decision
making, reflective of community needs and aspirations
• Ensure probity and responsible, sustainable, ethical and open local government • Manage public resources to achieve financial sustainability
3. People are well informed and actively engaged in local decision making and problem solving
• Inform communities through multi-channel communications
• Support local democracy through inclusive participatory community engagement
• Support evidence-based Council decision-making 4. Partnerships and collaboration are valued and enhance community leadership creating positive change • Advocate for emerging community issues
• Build resilience and capacity of local leaders, groups and communities
• Work with suppliers to deliver positive outcomes for the community, economy and environment
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Strategic Direction 1: An ecologically sustainable Inner West Progress indicators Target or trend
Metric Tree canopy coverage (22% in 2021)
Increase
Residential waste to landfill per capita (199kg/resident)
Decrease
Catchment area serviced by Council raingardens (20 hectares)
Increase
Residential energy consumption (1.89 MWh per capita - Ausgrid)
Decrease
Hectares of natural areas that Council protects and restores (21 hectares)
Maintain or increase
Inner West Council is carbon neutral and 100% renewable for electricity
By 2025
Swimming sites in Parramatta and Cooks Rivers in the Inner West (One in 2021)
Increase
Community satisfaction with Council services (2021 mean out of 5) • Environmental education programs and initiatives (3.25)
Maintain or increase
• Encouraging recycling (3.54) • Flood management (3.33)
• Household garbage collection (4.08)
• Protecting the natural environment e.g. bushcare (3.46) • Removal of illegally dumped rubbish (3.41) • Tree management (3.16)
Outcome 1.1: The Inner West community is recognised for its leadership in sustainability and tackling climate change
Outcome 1.2: An increasing and resilient network of green corridors provide habitat for plants and animals
1.1.1 Provide the information, knowledge, and access to tools needed for a sustainable Inner West
1.2.1 Maintain and increase Inner West’s urban tree canopy
Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NGO, NFP, NSW, Tertiary, Industry Groups 1.1.2 Share successes and profile community and Council achievements in sustainability Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NGO, NFP, NSW, Tertiary, Industry Groups
Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Community 1.2.2 Manage and improve Inner West’s mid and understorey vegetation Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Community 1.2.3 Protect, connect and enhance natural areas, biodiversity corridors and sensitive habitat Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: Community 1.2.4 Acknowledge and incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ecological knowledge Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: Community, NGO
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Strategic Direction 2: Liveable, connected places and transport Progress indicators Metric Open space per capita (12.8 sqm/person 2021)
Increase
People who travel to work by public transport (38.2% ABS Census 2016)
Increase
People who travel to work by car, as driver (35.4% ABS Census 2016)
Decrease
Car ownership (28% of households have access to two or more motor vehicles – ABS Census 2016)
Decrease
Road fatalities in the Inner West (Two – 2020 NSW Centre for Road Safety)
Outcome 1.3: Waterways are healthy and the community is water-sensitive, treating water as a precious resource 1.3.1 Implement water-sensitive policies and projects Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Community 1.3.2 Capture and use water from Inner West catchment Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Community 1.3.3 Identify and plan for river swimming sites Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, ROCs, NGO, Community Groups 1.3.4 Acknowledge and incorporate the advice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders in catchment management Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: Community, NGO
Outcome 1.4 Air quality is good and air pollution is managed effectively 1.4.1 Improve air quality through regulation and education for business and industry Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Community, Business, Industry 1.4.2 Facilitate alternatives to private motor vehicle use to reduce exhaust emissions Facilitate/ Partner: NSW 1.4.3 Minimise air pollution through development regulation Deliver
Outcome 1.5: Inner West is zero emissions, climate adapted and resilient 1.5.1 Respond to the Climate Emergency and implement the Inner West Climate and Renewables Strategy Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NGO, NFP, NSW, Tertiary, Business and Industry, ROCs 1.5.2 Develop and implement a whole of Council climate adaptation strategy Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NGO, NFP, NSW, Tertiary, Industry Groups, ROCs
Outcome 1.6: Inner West is a zero waste community with an active share economy 1.6.1 Move towards a circular economy to avoid waste, reuse, share and recycle through education, information, projects and initiatives Advocate/Educate: NFP, Business and Industry 1.6.2: Provide local reuse and recycling infrastructure Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, ROCs 1.6.3: Divert organic material from landfill and provide a food organics service to all households Deliver, Advocate / Educate
Target or trend
0
Incidents of crime in the Inner West (Rate per 100,000 population: 507.7 in 2021 / Two year trend: stable – NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics)
Decrease
Estimate of homeless persons (2215 - ABS Estimating Homelessness 2016)
Decrease
Living in the Inner West - Level of agreement with statements: The Inner West area is a good place to live - (95% agree – 2021)
Maintain or increase
Housing in the area is affordable - (10% agree – 2021) I feel safe during the day - (98% agree) I feel safe after dark - (77% agree) Community satisfaction with Council services (2021 mean score out of 5) • Access to public transport (3.96)
• Appearance of your local area (3.62)
• Building heights in town centres (3.13) • Cycleways (3.07)
• Graffiti removal (3.36)
• Long term planning for Council area (3.11) • Maintaining footpaths (3.18)
• Maintaining local roads excluding major routes (3.16) • Maintenance and cleaning of town centres (3.71) • Management of parking (2.83)
• Managing development in the area (2.88)
• Protection of heritage buildings and items (3.55) • Protection of low rise residential areas (3.23) • Safe public spaces (3.64)
• Stormwater management and flood mitigation (3.41) • Traffic management and road safety (3.27)
Maintain or increase
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Outcome 2.1: Development is designed for sustainability and makes life better
Strategic Direction 3: Creative communities and a strong economy
2.1.1 Pursue integrated planning and urban design across public and private spaces to benefit community and local environment needs Deliver
Progress indicators
2.1.2 Monitor local development and ensure it meets legislative requirements for safety and amenity
Metric
Deliver
Living in the Inner West - Level of agreement with statements:
Outcome 2.2: The unique character and heritage of neighbourhoods is retained and enhanced
I have enough opportunities to participate in arts and cultural activities (54% agree – 2021) Community satisfaction with Council services (2021 mean out of 5) • Festival and events programs (3.67)
Facilitate/ Partner: NSW
2.3.1 Plan, deliver and maintain public spaces that fulfil and support diverse community needs and life Deliver 2.3.2 Ensure private spaces and developments contribute positively to their surrounding public spaces Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Developers
Outcome 2.4 People have a roof over their head and a safe, secure place to call home 2.4.1 Increase social, community and affordable housing with good amenity, across the Inner West Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Federal, NGO, Developers, NFP 2.4.2 Encourage diversity of housing type, tenure and price in new developments Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Federal, NGO, Developers, NFP 2.4.3 Assist people who are homeless or sleeping rough Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Federal, NGO, Developers, NFP
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Local town centres are vibrant and economically healthy - (52% agree – 2021)
2.2.1 Provide clear and consistent planning and management that respects heritage and the distinct characters of urban centres
Outcome 2.3 Public spaces are high-quality, welcoming, enjoyable, accessible and creative
Target or trend
Maintain or increase
• Supporting local artists and creative industries (3.46) • Supporting local jobs and business (3.46)
Outcome 2.5: Public transport is reliable, accessible, connected and interconnected 2.5.1 Improve public transport services Facilitate/ Partner, Advocate/ Educate: NSW, NGO, NFP, Community groups 2.5.2 Provide transport infrastructure that aligns to population growth Advocate/ Educate: NSW
Outcome 2.6: People are walking, cycling and moving around Inner West with ease 2.6.1 Deliver safe, connected and well-maintained networks of transport infrastructure Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, NGO, Community Groups, Business and Industry 2.6.2 Manage the road network to increase safety and prioritise active and public transport over private motor vehicles Facilitate/ Partner: NSW 2.6.3 Collaborate on innovative transport options Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Federal, NGO, Developers, NFP
Outcome 3.1: Creativity and culture are valued and celebrated 3.1.1 Create opportunities for all members of the community to participate in arts and culture and pursue creative lives Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Artists, Creative businesses and industries Community Groups 3.1.2 Celebrate and promote awareness of the community’s history and heritage Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Community groups
Outcome 3.2: Inner West remains the engine room of creative industries and services 3.2.1 Promote the Inner West as a leading destination for creativity including street art, live music and performance Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Artists, Creative businesses and industries 3.2.2 Enable creative and cultural industries to thrive through targeted investment and support Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Artists, Creative businesses and industries
3.2.3 Build new content, audiences and professional opportunities through local programs, including for young and emerging creatives Deliver
Outcome 3.3: The local economy is thriving 3.3.1 Assist businesses growth, innovation and improvement Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Business and Industry, NFPs 3.3.2 Encourage new enterprises in Inner West Advocate/ Educate: Business and Industry
Outcome 3.4: Employment is diverse and accessible 3.4.1 Manage the strategic future of industrial and employment lands Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW 3.4.2 Collaborate with business and industry on social and environmental initiatives Facilitate/ Partner: Business and Industry
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Strategic Direction 4: Healthy, resilient and caring communities Progress indicators Metric
Target or trend
Areas of the Inner West within a 400m walkable catchment of a sizeable public park
Increase
Percentage of children who are developmentally vulnerable (2012–7.6% / 2015–6.6% / 2018–6.1% Early Childhood Development Census)
Decrease
Living in the Inner West - Level of agreement with statements: • Inner West is a harmonious, respectful and inclusive community - (81% agree – 2021) • I feel part of my local community - (74% agree – 2021) • I have enough opportunities to participate in sporting or recreational activities (64% agree – 2021)
Maintain or increase
Community satisfaction with Council services (2021 mean out of 5) • Availability of sporting ovals, grounds and facilities (3.97) • Community centres and facilities (3.72) • Community education programs e.g. English classes, author talks, cycling (3.43) • Council’s childcare service and programs (3.57) • Library services (4.25) • Maintenance of local parks, playgrounds and sporting fields (3.95) • Programs and support for newly arrived and migrant communities (3.63) • Promoting pride in the community (3.63) • Provision of services for older residents (3.37) • Support for people with a disability (3.34) • Swimming pools and aquatic centres (4.01) • Youth programs and activities (3.38)
Maintain or increase
Outcome 4.1: The Inner West community is welcoming and connected
Outcome 4.2: Aboriginal peoples and culture flourish and enrich the Inner West
4.1.1 Celebrate, value and respect the diversity of the Inner West community
4.2.1 Centre Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander needs and voices at the heart of initiatives, policies and strategies
Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, NGO, NFP, Community groups 4.1.2 Foster inclusive communities where everyone can participate in community life Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, NGO, NFP, Community groups 4.1.3 Address social inequity, obstacles to participation and social exclusion Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, NGO, NFP, Community groups
Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW 4.2.2 Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and history Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Community groups 4.2.3 Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander economic development Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, NGO, NFP, Community groups
Outcome 4.3: People have opportunities to participate, and develop their health and wellbeing 4.3.1 Provide facilities, spaces and programs that support community health and wellbeing Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, NFP, Business and Industry, Community groups
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Strategic Direction 5: Progressive, responsive and effective civic leadership
Overall Community satisfaction with Council - (92% in 2021 / Mean 3.58 out of 5)
Target or trend Maintain or increase
Community rating of Council’s community engagement (30% fair, 60% good-excellent / Mean 3.75 out of 5)
Increase
Community satisfaction with Council’s integrity and decision-making (80% in 2021 / Mean 3.17 out of 5)
Increase
Community satisfaction with Council contact - (74% in 2021 / Mean 3.56 out of 5)
Increase
Living in the Inner West - Level of agreement with statements: • I have enough opportunities to participate in Council’s community consultation • (37% agree – 2021) • Council offers good value for money • (29% agree - 2021) • Council manages its finances well • (24% agree - 2021)
Increase
Community satisfaction with Council services (2021 mean out of 5) • Community’s ability to influence Council’s decision making (2.89) • Provision of Council information to the community (3.27) • Support and programs for volunteers and community groups (3.43)
5.1.1 Deliver responsive and innovative customer service Deliver
Progress indicators Metric
Outcome 5.1: Council is responsive and servicefocused
5.1.2 Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement to meet the changing needs of the community Deliver
Outcome 5.2: Council makes responsible decisions to manage finite resources in the best interest of current and future communities 5.2.1 Undertake visionary, integrated, long term planning and decision making, reflective of community needs and aspirations Deliver 5.2.2 Ensure probity and responsible, sustainable, ethical and open local government Deliver
Maintain or increase
5.2.3 Manage public resources to achieve financial sustainability Deliver
Outcome 5.3: People are well informed and actively engaged in local decision making and problem solving 5.3.1 Inform communities through multi-channel communications Deliver 5.3.2 Support local democracy through inclusive participatory community engagement Deliver 5.3.3 Support evidence-based Council decision-making Deliver
Outcome 5.4: Partnerships and collaboration are valued and recognised as vital for community leadership and making positive changes 5.4.1 Advocate for emerging community issues Deliver, Advocate/ Educate: NSW, NGOs, Industry Groups 5.4.2 Build resilience of local leaders, groups and communities Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, NFP, Business and Industry, Community groups 5.4.3 Work with suppliers to deliver positive outcomes for the community, economy and environment Deliver, Facilitate/ Partner: NSW, Business and Industry
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Our Inner West 2036
Alignment with State and District plans An ecologically sustainable Inner West
Unique, liveable, networked neighbourhoods
Creative communities and a strong economy
Caring, happy, healthy communities
Progressive local leadership
State Priorities Reducing homelessness
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Greener public spaces
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World-class public service
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Protecting our most vulnerable children
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Lifting education standards
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Greening our city
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Premier’s Priorities A strong economy Well-connected communities with quality local environments
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Putting the customer at the centre of everything we do
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Breaking the cycle of disadvantage
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Eastern City District Plan directions (Greater Sydney Commission) A city supported by infrastructureInfrastructure supporting new developments
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A collaborative city-Working together to grow a Greater Sydney
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Housing the city-Giving people housing choices A city of great places-Designing places for people
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Jobs and skills for the city-Creating the conditions for a stronger economy
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A city in its landscape-Valuing green spaces and landscape
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An efficient city-Using resources wisely
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A resilient city-Adapting to a changing world
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